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IGP Disu Did Not Give “shoot-on-sight” Order in Benue, Police Clarifies
The Nigerian Police authorities have denied reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunde Disu ordered police officers to shoot anyone found with illegal arms on sight.
In a statement shared on Force’s verified…
Nigeria Police Force to Strengthen Complaint Response Unit, Boost Media Engagement
The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to make internal accountability more responsive and transparent through a strengthened Complaint Response Unit (CRU), the Force’s chief digital platform for receiving, tracking and…
Tinubu Creates Four New Divisions for Nigerian Army, Approves Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel
President Bola Tinubu has created additional four divisions within the Nigerian Army.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga the new divisions brings the divisions of Nigerian Army…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships In Fight Against Terrorism, Tasks AU on Illicit Funds
Nigeria has charged African nations to move against illicit funds linking the increasing wave of terrorism and violent extremism in the region to such funds.
It also stated its readiness for partnerships in countering terrorism and…
House of Reps Moves to Strengthen President Tinubu’s Police Decentralisation Plan
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has suggested measures to be put in place for the actualisation of a better decentralised police structure in Nigeria.
While commending President Bola Ahmed…
Sen Abba Moro Calls for Action on Renewed Attacks on Benue Communities By Fulani Bandits
Senate Minority Leader and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, on Wednesday moved a motion on the renewed attacks on Benue South communities in the last few days by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The…
Nigeria, Mali Plan Joint Commission, Security, BASA Top Agenda
Nigeria and Mali have agreed to hold a Joint Commission soon to revitalise some dormant bilateral agreements between the two countries.
This was the highpoint of a diplomatic engagement between both countries when…
Fear Grips Benue Communities as Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Otukpo Again
Suspected Fulani armed herdsmen have again unleashed terror on Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue state, barely 48 hours after a similar attack left several persons killed in the same council area.
In the latest attack, the armed…
Obi Commends Nigerian Security Forces on Rescue of Abducted Pupils, Teachers, Calls for Collective…
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has praised Nigerian security forces for the safe rescue of the 46 abducted school children and their teachers in Oyo State.
In a statement on…
Ben Kalu Commends President Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Students
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, on the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo…